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Which social media platform is best for promoting your book?

Social media can be your most powerful tool for getting your book in front of readers–but are you using the “right” platform to effectively reach your audience? We’ve broken down the most popular social media platforms to help you determine which offers the best social media promotion opportunities for your book. Find out which social […]

Award-winning author and actress Sheetal Sheth returns to the page with her beloved protagonist, Anjali

Remarkable children’s book encourages young girls to be their best selves NEW YORK, NY – Sheetal Sheth returns with a new story for children everywhere featuring Anjali, the first South Asian hero in a children’s illustrated book series. For Anjali, playing the tabla is something that comes naturally. She loves the feel of the drum […]

Dark YA Beauty and the Beast retelling steeped in gothic ambiance highlights secrets and bond between sisters

Calgary, Canada – Dark magic, fairy tale beasts, and deeply rooted secrets meet in this gothic fantasy from debut author, Cyla Panin. Stalking Shadows (Amulet/Abrams, Sept. 14, 2021) is a haunting gothic retelling of “Beauty and the Beast” exploring sibling loyalty as a young woman discovers the truth behind her sister’s curse. In a small […]

Whirlwind mystery author spins a fascinating tale of World War II New Orleans espionage

San Diego, CA – The award-winning author of over 100 books returns with a high-speed new mystery exploring New Orleans’ history of deception and domestic terrorism during World War II. Introducing: Eva Shaw and The Seer (Torch Flame, September 14, 2021). Historically accurate, The Seer is the culmination of extensive research into WWII in New […]

A billionaire-in-disguise meets career-focused lover in this sparkling and sensuous chocolate-filled romance

Chattanooga, TN – “Good cocoa is like good lovemaking. It’s best when it’s hot, sweet, and a little spicy.” Kelle Z. Riley (Undercover Cat series) channels humor and emotion in one luxurious dessert. Read My Lips (Sept. 7, 2021) is a lush romance gripped with desire from the very first page. Claire Lennox has sworn […]

Grim Reaper reimagined in enchanting middle grade fantasy — and includes a surprising choice of narrator

Waterloo, ONTARIO – For thousands of years, legends of the Grim Reaper have terrified children around the world. But what if, instead of an ominous cloaked figure, Death is simply a tired wolf in search of relief? Landing a six-figure, two-book deal just three weeks after the story went on submission, debut author Jessica Vitalis […]

Ask an Expert: Interview with BookToker Azanta Thakur @AzantaReads on BookTok and BookTalk

Today on our Ask an Expert series, we’re excited to sit down with BookToker Azanta Thakur for a conversation on why TikTok is transforming publishing, and the future of readers and authors on social media. Azana is an avid reader and literary advocate who has created a substantial platform on TikTok (aka “BookTok”), with more […]